Red Robe Collection

Thomas Hawksley (1666-1749), Mayor of Nottingham (1715)
British (English) School Oil on Canvas 76.2 x 63.5

A young Buddhist monk holding a red umbrella walks up the steps in Hsinbyume Pagoda, Mingun, Mandalay, Myanmar

New Mayor, Fowey, Cornwall. May 1997
The new Mayor of Fowey, Alison Voelker (centre) posed on the Town Quay with Fowey harbour in the background. She is standing with, from left to right: Lesley McCartney, Macebearer; Bob Bullocke

Two Buddhist novice monks on the white pagoda of Hsinbyume (Myatheindan) paya temple, Mingun, Sagaing region, Myanmar

New Mayor, Fowey, Cornwall. May 1998
The new Mayor of Fowey, Anne Boosey (centre) posed on the town quay, in front of Fowey harbour. The Mayor is standing with, from left to right: Michael Penprase, Town Crier; Paul Caswell

New Mayor, Fowey, Cornwall. May 1999
The new Mayor of Fowey, Paul Caswell with the Town Crier, Michael Penprase. They are posed in front of Fowey Parish Church. Photographer: Jonathan Barker

Two young Buddhist monks holding red umbrellas have fun in Hsinbyume Pagoda, Mingun, Mandalay, Myanmar

Two young Buddhist monks run and jump across the white walls of Hsinbyume Pagoda, Mingun, Mandalay, Myanmar

A rowing boat surrounded by birds carries two novice monks towards U-Bein bridge on Taungthaman Lake, Amarapura, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

Buddhist monks walk past Pahtodawgyi pagoda, Mingun, Mandalay, Myanmar

Thomas Hawksley (oil on canvas)
3744293 Thomas Hawksley (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 76.2x63.5 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

Robert Pinke (oil on panel)
NCO404075 Robert Pinke (oil on panel) by Somer, Paul van (c.1576-1621) (circle of); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Window (stained glass)
LLW402817 Window (stained glass) by English School, (19th century); St. Georges Anglican Cathedral, Kingstown, St. Vincent; (add.info)

Angel Playing a Trumpet, detail from the Linaiuoli Triptych, 1433 (tempera on panel)
BEN56007 Angel Playing a Trumpet, detail from the Linaiuoli Triptych, 1433 (tempera on panel) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence

Louise de Kerouaille (1649-1734) Duchess of Portsmouth and Aubigny (oil on canvas)
HSP185018 Louise de Kerouaille (1649-1734) Duchess of Portsmouth and Aubigny (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (studio of); Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Alderman William Smith, JP, 1908 (oil on canvas)
3822382 Alderman William Smith, JP, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Logsdail, William (1859-1944); 212.2x105 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English

The Madonna and Child in a landscape (oil on panel)
CH433430 The Madonna and Child in a landscape (oil on panel) by Cleve, Cornelis van (1520-67) (circle of); 66x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

St Jerome (oil on canvas)
3744205 St Jerome (oil on canvas) by Keyser, William de (c.1647-92) (after); 61x48.2 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

St Jerome (oil on wood)
3744028 St Jerome (oil on wood) by German School, (16th century); 68.2x61 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; German, out of copyright

Sandwich Boy advertising Old Santa Clause, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730808 Sandwich Boy advertising Old Santa Clause, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sandwich Boy advertising Old Santa Claus)

John, 2nd Viscount Dudley and Ward (oil on canvas)
NUL374163 John, 2nd Viscount Dudley and Ward (oil on canvas) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); 142x118.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pope Washing Hands (chromolitho)
733504 Pope Washing Hands (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Washing Hands.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Ralph Edge (oil on canvas)
3744425 Ralph Edge (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (School of); 127x101.6 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); (add.info)

St Jerome Visited By The Angels (oil on canvas)
3822443 St Jerome Visited By The Angels (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Jusepe de (c.1590-1652); 156x119.7 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; Spanish

Angel Playing a Trumpet, detail from the Linaiuoli Triptych, 1433 (tempera on panel)
3508298 Angel Playing a Trumpet, detail from the Linaiuoli Triptych, 1433 (tempera on panel) by Angelico, Fra (Guido di Pietro/Giovanni da Fiesole) (c.1387-1455); Museo di San Marco, Florence

The Madonna and Child in a landscape (oil on panel)
CH433432 The Madonna and Child in a landscape (oil on panel) by Cleve, Cornelis van (1520-67); 65.4x52.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Disgrace of Cardinal Wolsey (1475-1530) (oil on canvas)
SAG186642 The Disgrace of Cardinal Wolsey (1475-1530) (oil on canvas) by Pettie, John (1839-93); Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

The Holy Trinity, detail of the head of the male donor, 1427-28 (fresco) (detail
XIR439298 The Holy Trinity, detail of the head of the male donor, 1427-28 (fresco) (detail of 173689) by Masaccio, Tommaso (1401-28); Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Shwedagon Temple; Yangoon, Myanmar

El Greco Domenikos Theotokopoulos Disrobing Christ
El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos): Disrobing of Christ (Espolio), El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos), Early 17th century, Oil on canvas, This canvas was probably painted by El Grecos son

snow Tsukahara Sado Island Snow landscape foreground Nichiren
In the snow at Tsukahara on Sado Island, Snow landscape with in the foreground Nichiren, founder of the Buddhist Lotus sect, in red robe, climbing a snowy slope

Prayer beads wrapped round the wrist of a red-robed monk near Mongar. There is a special religious significance in having exactly 108 beads in a string

Ralph Edge (1689-1766) - Godfrey Kneller (school of)
Oil on Canvas 127 x 101.6

Lady Jane Jackson (d. 1731)
Artist: Kneller, Godfrey - Title: Lady Jane Jackson (d.1731) - Date: 1713 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 123.5 x 101

A young Buddhist monk holding a red umbrella walks up the steps in Hsinbyume Pagoda, Mingun, Mandalay, Myanmar

A young monk holds his red robes as he runs across the courtyard of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong (fortress). This massive 17th century monastery is situated atop a high ridge between the Punak Tsang

A young Datoga boy
A young boy of the Datoga tribe crosses the plains east of Lake Manyara in Northern Tanzania. The Manyara escarpment (a western boundary wall of the Gregory Rift) is visible in the distance

Altarpiece of the Dominicans: Noli Me Tangere, c. 1470-80 (oil on panel)
XIR62384 Altarpiece of the Dominicans: Noli Me Tangere, c.1470-80 (oil on panel) by Schongauer, Martin (c.1440-91) (school of); height: 115 cm; Musee d Unterlinden, Colmar, France; German

Tribute Money, c. 1631 (oil on canvas)
BAL53638 Tribute Money, c.1631 (oil on canvas) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); 158x225 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest, Hungary; Italian, out of copyright

St. John the Evangelist, a panel from The Donne Triptych, c. 1494 (oil on oak)
XCF274322 St. John the Evangelist, a panel from The Donne Triptych, c.1494 (oil on oak) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); National Gallery, London, UK; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Allegorical Portrait of Dante, late 16th century (oil on panel)
XOS1077666 Allegorical Portrait of Dante, late 16th century (oil on panel) by Florentine School, (16th century); 126.9x120 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Paris Archbishop Andre Vingt-Trois, Paris, France, Europe

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"Red Robe: A Symbol of Tradition, Serenity, and Leadership" The vibrant hue of the red robe has long been associated with various significant moments in history and cultural practices. From Thomas Hawksley, the Mayor of Nottingham in 1715, to the young Buddhist monks gracefully ascending the steps of Hsinbyume Pagoda with their red umbrellas held high, this captivating garment carries a multitude of meanings. Intriguingly, it seems that even across different time periods and locations like Fowey in Cornwall or Mingun in Myanmar, the red robe continues to hold its significance. As new mayors take office year after year in Fowey during May - be it 1997 or 1999 - they don this ceremonial attire as a symbol of authority and responsibility towards their community. Meanwhile, at Hsinbyume Pagoda and Myatheindan Paya Temple in Mingun, two young Buddhist novice monks find joy amidst their spiritual journey as they playfully wield their red umbrellas. Their laughter echoes through the white walls as they run and jump fearlessly while upholding ancient traditions. Beyond these scenes lies an enchanting portrait from centuries ago; William Murray, also known as the 1st Earl of Mansfield. Painted delicately on canvas between 1782-83, he stands tall wearing his own distinguished red robe. This depiction reminds us that throughout history, leaders have adorned themselves with such garments to signify power and influence. Whether it is worn by esteemed figures like Thomas Hawksley or William Murray or carried by humble novices walking towards U-Bein Bridge surrounded by birdsong-filled tranquility – one thing remains constant: The red robe embodies tradition steeped in reverence for heritage and culture.